How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
I haven't grown much since the last time you saw me which was four years ago at Christmas I think. That's when you came out of the closet and the Major made you stay at the Holiday Inn. (1.17)
The Wyckoff boys spend a lot of time exiled to hotels due to the Major's intolerance. We're thinking he should get a rewards card—he could at least get a free night when Edward finally flips.
Quote #2
So you went AWOL, huh? Now two-thirds of Wyckoff boys are official runaways! Congratulations on joining the club! (2.9)
Leaving your parents and becoming estranged from your family stinks, but sometimes it's what you have to do in order to become an authentic human being. At least P dies surrounded by a chosen family that loves him, one of whom is a biological relative.
Quote #3
Even though I know Edward would like to think that he is open-minded, he is so thoroughly following in our father's footsteps that I wouldn't be surprised if they wind up with the same trick knees and arthritic hips. (4.25)
Your state of mind affects your body, and your personality is genetically influenced, too. Edward might very well share a strong dose of the Major's DNA, or he might just be too intimidated to displease him.